Monthly Archives: December 2010

NC Building Code to tighten Energy Code for Housing

By Rusty | Published: December 14, 2010

WRAL reports that the NC Building Code Council has decided to increase energy efficiency in new homes by 15% by March of 2012. The International Code Council proposed a ‘Green Building Code’ earlier this year as well. It remains to be seen whether or not the public will truly reap the benefits of such a […]

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Norma Burns Farm Receives Loan from Benz

By Rusty | Published: December 14, 2010

Norma Burns, wife of the late great Bob Burns, received a small business loan for her Bluebird Hill Farm project. A little about the farm from their site: Bluebird Hill is a small farm where Norma Burns specializes in growing herbs, specialty vegetables, cut flowers, native plants, value-added farm crafts and food products. We incorporate […]

Posted in Sustainability | Tagged BlueBird Hill Farm, Bob Burns, Mercedes-Benz, Norma Burns, permaculture, ShadeFund | Comments closed

Metrodome Collapse

By Rusty | Published: December 13, 2010

A massive snowstorm coming across the U.S. resulted in a rather spectacular collapse of the Metrodome: The structure was a collaboration between Skidmore Owings Merrill Architects and Geiger Berger Associates. Interesting things to note: The inflatable structure is, supposedly, the largest single-installation of Teflon on planet earth. (9-1/2 acres of teflon coated fabric!) The roof […]

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Guess who’s an Architect

By Rusty | Published: December 10, 2010

Ten years worth of work has culminated in this little piece of paper. The check is in the mail… where do we go from here?

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The McCowan Residence in Foreclosure

By Rusty | Published: December 6, 2010

The McCowan Residence, which I had the pleasure of touring back in 2008 with my friends Mark, Katie, and Ladye Jane, is now in foreclosure. I came across this bit of sad news, courtesy of Triangle Modernist Houses. This rather large piece of modernism was designed by Vincent Petrarca’s Tonic Design. I hate to see […]

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